k thread with her scissors. She tie

white gauze. She wrapped it t

Sharon ordered. "Do not stre

strictive. She let out a slow breath. She used her right hand to p

the anesthetic was wearing off. A deep, throbb

d to find Connor Bailey, the event coordinator. She ha

completely empty. Everyone had run to th

ive office. Suddenly, a massive wall

A. It was Chopin's Winter Wind. It was the exac

e behind the keys was aggressive and fla

y wooden door. She looked throug

custom-tailored black dress shirt.

awline looked like it was cut from stone. H

reen. The ruthless and secretive Student

hord. He froze. He felt the eyes on h

-black eyes locked directly o

st like a physical blow. Her heart ski

r with long, heavy strides. He grabbe

t from the room. A strong scent of ced

antly to her left arm. He stared at the thick white gauze. A

ard the muscle ticked. His large hands dropp

sked. His voice was incredibly deep.

ted by his presence.

y. "I am looking for Connor. I ha

His expression

Darion said coldly. "It makes

anger. She lifted her

play Chopin with on

He invaded her personal sp

duled to perform this exact piece for the International Chopin

s protocol. We have never

ket and pulled out a sleek black iPhone. He

dered. "I will send you the

She took the phone with her righ

He pressed call. Elinor's

into her eyes. "Res

lway. Elinor stood frozen outside the do